Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant Required

Salary - £26,000 - £28,000

Monday to Friday - 08:00 - 17:00

Experience: No prior payroll experience required. Full training will be provided.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in payroll and develop valuable skills within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Collect, review and process weekly payroll data from multiple sites, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

* Validate timesheets, attendance records, overtime and other payroll-related information.

* Respond to employee queries regarding pay, tax, deductions and payroll discrepancies.

* Assist with statutory payroll requirements, including PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and pension contributions.

* Support the administration of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), including subcontractor payments and deductions.

* Maintain accurate employee payroll records and update payroll systems as required.

* Process new starters, leavers and changes to employee details.

* Assist with payroll reconciliations and payroll reporting.

* Ensure payroll activities comply with company policies and relevant legislation.

* Maintain strict confidentiality when handling employee and payroll information.

* Liaise with Operations and HR to resolve payroll-related queries and ensure accurate payroll data is received.

* Support month-end and year-end payroll processes.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

* Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

* Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees, managers and colleagues.

* Good numerical and administrative skills.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

* The ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.

* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

* A professional approach to handling confidential information.

* An interest in learning payroll processes, including PAYE and CIS.

* A positive, reliable and proactive attitude.

* The ability to work independently as well as part of a small, supportive team
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed